r/digitalnomad

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About r/digitalnomad

Digital Nomads are individuals that leverage technology in order to work remotely and live an independent and nomadic lifestyle.

The community at a glance

r/digitalnomad is a Subreddit for Travelers and Remote Workers with roughly 2.4M members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Remote topic page and the 5th largest community in the Travel topic page.

Roughly 124K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For A, Digital Nomad, and Worst. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention esim, portable monitors, and laptop.

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Established 2009
2.4M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +124K members
Growth: +5.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 268 members
  • 2014: 5K members
  • 2015: 12K members
  • 2016: 16K members
  • 2017: 62K members
  • 2018: 256K members
  • 2019: 248K members
  • 2020: 480K members
  • 2021: 225K members
  • 2023: 881K members
  • 2024: 66K members
  • 2025: 82K members
  • 2026: 83K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 4K members
  • Nov: 14K members
  • Dec: 15K members
  • Jan: 19K members
  • Feb: 9K members
  • Mar: 12K members
  • Apr: 11K members
  • May: 10K members
  • Jun: 11K members
  • Jul: 8K members
  • Aug: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Where to stay in north east Brazil?
    2. Japan Digital Nomad Visa - Insurance questions and recs
    3. What's the right way to relocate a company and move within the EU?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Where to stay in north east Brazil? · Japan Digital Nomad Visa - Insurance questions and recs · What's the right way to relocate a company and move within the EU?
    7
  • Solution Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. What's the best noise cancelling earbuds right now for everyday use?
    2. Laptop screen extenders
    3. Cheapest insurance for Japan’s 6-month Digital Nomad visa?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    What's the best noise cancelling earbuds right now for everyday use? · Laptop screen extenders · Cheapest insurance for Japan’s 6-month Digital Nomad visa?
    5
  • Ideas
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Why You Should Become a Digital Nomad After 50
    2. Building in the travel + visa space and looking for real pain points
    #3
    Ideas
    Why You Should Become a Digital Nomad After 50 · Building in the travel + visa space and looking for real pain points
    2
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. i built 6 ai micro-saas generating $20k/mo. i started a small group to share exactly how.
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    i built 6 ai micro-saas generating $20k/mo. i started a small group to share exactly how.
    1
  • Opportunities
    1 post in the past month
    1. I made a Telegram channel for worldwide volunteering, work & study opportunities
    #5
    Opportunities
    I made a Telegram channel for worldwide volunteering, work & study opportunities
    1

Topics

  • Looking For A
    40 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For A
    40
  • Digital Nomad
    23 posts in the past month
    #2
    Digital Nomad
    23
  • Worst
    14 posts in the past month
    #3
    Worst
    14
  • Struggling
    12 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    12
  • Remote Work
    10 posts in the past month
    #5
    Remote Work
    10

Flair

  • Question
    70 posts in the past month
    1. I don’t know what I’m doing, I’m just moving around
    2. What’s the best social co-living you’ve stayed at anywhere in the world?
    3. International Health insurance: Does anyone have experience with Safetywing or April International ?
    #1
    Question
    I don’t know what I’m doing, I’m just moving around · What’s the best social co-living you’ve stayed at anywhere in the world? · International Health insurance: Does anyone have experience with Safetywing or April International ?
    70
  • Lifestyle
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Meeting people as a 30+ nomad
    2. Why You Should Become a Digital Nomad After 50
    3. Flew to Penang for the DTV visa so I don't have to quit full-time gamedev | July Recap & August Goals
    #2
    Lifestyle
    Meeting people as a 30+ nomad · Why You Should Become a Digital Nomad After 50 · Flew to Penang for the DTV visa so I don't have to quit full-time gamedev | July Recap & August Goals
    11
  • Business
    5 posts in the past month
    1. [Remote / Equity] German-speaking Partner for Creator-CRM App & Agency
    2. Quão fácil ou difícil é conseguir emprego como engenheira civil em Portugal sendo brasileira?
    3. Mercury, Relay and other banks all rejected my state-issued proof of address for my US LLC. I built a 4-part compliance stack to get banking and Strip
    #3
    Business
    [Remote / Equity] German-speaking Partner for Creator-CRM App & Agency · Quão fácil ou difícil é conseguir emprego como engenheira civil em Portugal sendo brasileira? · Mercury, Relay and other banks all rejected my state-issued proof of address for my US LLC. I built a 4-part compliance stack to get banking and Strip
    5
  • Health
    3 posts in the past month
    1. My experience making my first Genki claim
    2. Change of location in Europe for a at least a few months. I’d appreciate any advise from fellow nomads
    3. Meal plans?
    #4
    Health
    My experience making my first Genki claim · Change of location in Europe for a at least a few months. I’d appreciate any advise from fellow nomads · Meal plans?
    3
  • Tax
    2 posts in the past month
    1. The “Paraguay residency + US LLC = 0% tax” package keeps landing on my desk. Here is why it usually fails.
    2. Working remotely from abroad for a US-based company
    #5
    Tax
    The “Paraguay residency + US LLC = 0% tax” package keeps landing on my desk. Here is why it usually fails. · Working remotely from abroad for a US-based company
    2

Product recommendations

  • esim
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone recommend a better Esim than Airalo for Mexico now a days?
    2. Anyone recommend a better Esim than Airalo for Mexico now a days?
    3. eSIM recs?
    #1
    esim
    Anyone recommend a better Esim than Airalo for Mexico now a days? · Anyone recommend a better Esim than Airalo for Mexico now a days? · eSIM recs?
    3
  • portable monitors
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best portable monitors for travel setups?
    2. Looking for recs/insights into upcoming portable desktop monitors (min: 24-27 inches)
    #2
    portable monitors
    Best portable monitors for travel setups? · Looking for recs/insights into upcoming portable desktop monitors (min: 24-27 inches)
    2
  • laptop
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Which budget laptop is best for my needs?
    2. Best PC laptop for remote working?
    #3
    laptop
    Which budget laptop is best for my needs? · Best PC laptop for remote working?
    2
  • tourist insurance
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for Tourist Insurance Recs in Austria/ Germany
    2. Looking for Tourist Insurance Recs in Austria/ Germany
    #4
    tourist insurance
    Looking for Tourist Insurance Recs in Austria/ Germany · Looking for Tourist Insurance Recs in Austria/ Germany
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/digitalnomad for?
Best for Travelers and Remote Workers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/digitalnomad free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/digitalnomad have?
Roughly 2.4M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/digitalnomad on?
r/digitalnomad runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/digitalnomad cover?
On the Hive Index, r/digitalnomad is organized under Travelers, Remote Workers.
How do I join r/digitalnomad?
You can join r/digitalnomad by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Travel communities like?
Communities for travelers planning trips, sharing itineraries, and swapping tips on everything from budget backpacking to luxury travel. You will find subreddits for specific regions and travel styles, Discord servers for nomads and expats, and Facebook groups for niches like solo female travel and budget flights. Active communities for both trip planning and general inspiration.
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Monthly Stats

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14
Visitors /mo
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2
Referrals /mo
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